Sun Oil Control SPF 50+

Sun Oil Control SPF 50+

56ingredients
SunscreenCetaphil

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeAlcohol-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeVeganReef-safeCruelty-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

13 flagged

This sunscreen from Cetaphil lists 56 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 11 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 6 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, butylphenyl methylpropional, benzyl benzoate, citronellol, and more). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

11 known allergens in this formula
2 known irritants
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Lyral
  • Butylphenyl methylpropional · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Benzyl benzoate · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Citronellol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Limonene · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octinoxate
  • Octocrylene · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
  • Cetyl alcohol · emollient · lowKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
  • Lauryl glucoside · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Lauryl Glucoside
  • Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
  • Potassium hydroxide · pH adjusterHighly alkaline and corrosive in concentrated form; can cause burns and irritation if not properly diluted and neutralized. It is used in very small quantities to adjust pH.
  • Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.

Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

  • People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
  • People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingAnti-agingReduces irritationGood for oily skinReduces large poresRedness reducing

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
  • 2
    Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
  • 3
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 4
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

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INCI (full list, INCI order): water, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, dicaprylyl carbonate, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate, potassium cetyl phosphate, coco-caprylate/caprate, titanium dioxide, glyceryl stearate, octocrylene, bis-peg-8 dimethicone, cetyl alcohol, sodium stearoyl glutamate, beeswax, vinyldimethicone, phenoxyethanol, butyloctyl salicylate, polymethyl methacrylate, lauryl glucoside, parfum, butylphenyl methylpropional, benzyl benzoate, citronellol, hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, limonene, silica, caprylyl glycol, propylene glycol, oxothiazolidine, hydrated silica, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, hydrogen dimethicone, styrene/acrylates copolymer, potassium hydroxide, ethylhexylglycerin, isononyl isononanoate, aluminum hydroxide, silica dimethyl silylate, bht, isopropyl myristate, camellia sinensis leaf extract, disodium edta, perlite, c12-14 pareth-12, glycol, sodium hydroxide, xanthan gum, isopropyl titanium triisostearate, stearalkonium hectorite, melanin, pentylene glycol, propylene carbonate, polyhydroxystearic acid

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15cetyl alcohol22lauryl glucoside23parfum26citronellol28limonene

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Does Sun Oil Control SPF 50+ contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 6 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, butylphenyl methylpropional, benzyl benzoate, citronellol, limonene. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Sun Oil Control SPF 50+ with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Sun Oil Control SPF 50+ paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Sun Oil Control SPF 50+'s listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is Sun Oil Control SPF 50+ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Sun Oil Control SPF 50+ contains 11 flagged allergens and 2 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Sun Oil Control SPF 50+ against your own profile.